Situated in a storied valley amid the Ozark Mountains is a coveted hidden gem for peaceful hikes, paddling excursions, and ...

When it comes to the natural scenery of the United States, the beauty of North Dakota is rarely mentioned. The state features ...

Montana emerges as one of the few states where middle-class Americans can still afford an average-priced home, offering a ...

As summer approaches, travelers looking for unique and less crowded destinations in the Midwest have plenty of options.

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I'm in Lake Vyrnwy, an under-the-radar destination in Powys with a forest-hugged reservoir packed with hiking trails ... forested trails and cascading waterfalls. Lake Vyrnwy has all the bells ...

Gov. Mike Braun is requesting federal assistance to help residents and businesses in Northwest Indiana recover following ...

This beautiful, towering landmark in central Montana was once a waypoint for Native Americans, Lewis and Clark, and countless early settlers in the Missouri River Valley.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

There is a hiking trail up by Grand Marais, and it has been chosen as the best in the USA. The really unique thing about the Devil's Kettle waterfall on the trail is that it splits into two waterfalls ...

You can access the trail from four points in downtown Greenville: Main Street at River Place, Greenville County Square at Falls Park, Reedy View Drive City Lot at the Linky Stone Park and the ...

When you think of wine country, places like Napa and Tuscany might come to mind, but Midwesterners don’t have to travel to these far-flung locales to find scenic vineyards and a picturesque town.